Coffee Break German

Dive into the intriguing world of German compound adjectives! Discover how playful combinations like 'bärenstark' and 'tropfnass' create vivid imagery. Learn about unique constructions such as 'kerzengerade' and 'staubtrocken,' and see how context shapes their usage. The hosts explore the creative process behind forming these linguistic gems, making it both entertaining and educational. Uncover the charm of these adjectives that add color and flair to the language!

Would you like to master the pronunciation of vowels in German? Join Mark and Thomas as they go over the challenging topic of long and short vowel sounds in German. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the nuances of translating 'when' into German by understanding 'wann', 'wenn', and 'als'. Learn how 'wann' is used for future or past scenarios, while 'als' is for past events and 'wenn' leads to a main clause. Clear distinctions and examples help in mastering these words in German.

If you would like to learn more about German separable verbs, listen to this episode of The Coffee Break German Show. We focus on the rules behind using separable verbs and when to use the prefix or not!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn when to use imperfect tense in German to sound more like a native speaker when discussing the past. Explore the simplicity and commonality of using imperfect tense compared to perfect tense. Discover how modal verbs and specific verbs like 'mochten' and 'geben' play a role in past tense expressions in German.

Learn about the nuances of using 'auf', 'an', 'in', 'nach', and 'zu' in German for describing locations in this episode. Discover how prepositions vary based on the type of noun following them, and explore the differences between English and German prepositions of place. Dive into the usage of 'auf' for open spaces and events, along with insights on other prepositions related to water. Delve into the complexities of prepositions like 'in', 'zu', 'an', 'auf', 'nach', and 'bei' when referring to locations and destinations, with explanations on exceptions and rules for regions, countries, and cities.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break German Show! In this first episode we are focusing on prepositions of location and how to use the dative and accusative cases in German.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate German to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!You will also be able to watch these lessons for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break German YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there, once they're released. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. See you next Wednesday 29th for the first episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to pronounce tricky German letter combinations such as 'sch', 'ei', and 'ie'. Practice exercises provided. Also explore the pronunciation of 'ow' and 'oi' in German. Master the CH sound and discover other tricky letter combinations in German. Hosts send festive season greetings to listeners.

Welcome to the penultimate episode of The Coffee Break German Show! In this episode, Mark and Thomas discuss how to express the negative using nein, nicht, and kein. By the end of this episode you will be able to confidently express negative ideas in German!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.